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Alexander Eleazer Holton 1720–1782

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Holton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Jul 1720 · Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 Mar 1782 · Fauquier, Fauquier, Virginia
Father Eleazer Elizer Holton
Mother Sarah Alexander
Spouse Elizabeth Brickey Holton
Children Elizabeth Ann Lady Holton

Researchers connected through Alexander Holton 1720–1782

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Biography

In 1720, Alexander Eleazer Holton entered the world in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, born to eleazer elizer holton and sarah alexander. Alexander Eleazer Holton married elizabeth brickey holton, and had children including elizabeth ann lady holton. Alexander Eleazer Holton passed away in 1782 in Fauquier, Fauquier, Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Alexander Eleazer Holton in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1782
Death of Alexander Eleazer Holton in Fauquier, Fauquier, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Holton

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1683) to Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA (1720) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Holton (1720–1782) was born in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in Fauquier, Fauquier, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Alexander Holton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Eleazer Holton PTP
1720–1782
Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Alexander Holton's Descendants

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Alexander Eleazer Holton PTP 1720–1782